Rail

Toronto considers barriers to prevent suicides

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission hopes to prevent suicides on its subway system by installing barriers at its stations, according to an All Headline News article. These anti-suicide barriers, which are already in use in systems in London, Paris, Barcelona and Hong Kong, would cost $10 million per station.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.